Principal Architect, R&D PLM

Johnson & Johnson

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Remote, USA · Raritan, NJ Posted 9 days ago $122,000$211,025 / year

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TL;DR

As a Principal Architect in R&D PLM at MedTech, you will join a dynamic team to shape the technology foundation supporting product lifecycle management (PLM) across engineering systems and enterprise platforms. Your daily responsibilities include creating practical blueprints for PLM capabilities, guiding integrations, and mentoring teams to enhance architecture maturity. You must have extensive experience in enterprise PLM solutions, particularly with Windchill, and a deep understanding of PLM lifecycle processes such as product data management and engineering workflows. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and can navigate complex technology environments while balancing current needs with future goals. Experience in MedTech or regulated industries is preferred, along with knowledge of advanced analytics, cloud patterns, and event-driven architecture.

Skills

Windchill PLM Product Data Management Document Management Engineering Change Control BOM Configuration Engineering Workflows Integration Platforms APIs Cloud Patterns Event-Driven Architecture Data Platforms CAD Integrations Regulatory Compliance Quality Management UDI Processes Digital Thread Concepts Architecture Governance Tactical Planning Technical Credibility

What you'll do

  • Define and evolve R&D PLM architecture to support product lifecycle processes.
  • Create blueprints and design principles for consistent PLM landscape improvement.
  • Guide platform evolution by simplifying the technology environment and increasing reuse.
  • Mentor teams on technical risks, dependencies, security, and compliance issues.
  • Develop reusable practices that enhance architecture maturity across various teams.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in solution architecture or related enterprise technology roles.
  • Strong PLM architecture experience with practical knowledge of Windchill.
  • Deep understanding of PLM lifecycle processes and engineering workflows.
  • Experience designing integrations across complex enterprise landscapes.
  • Ability to create practical architecture guidance for PLM environments.
  • Expertise in identifying technical risks, system dependencies, and compliance implications.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships.

Market check

Salary context

This $122,000–$211,025 range sits above 25% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$153,350$256,760

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$168,937$237,837

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational corporation operating in three main segments: consumer health products, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, known for brands like Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Janssen. Industry: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

Johnson & Johnson currently has 46 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $122,000–$211,025 across 45 roles with salary data.

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